Mandarin's entry into public schools is the latest sign of growing ties between Saudi Arabia and China — Fayez Nureldine With a map of China on the wall behind him, 14-year-old Yasser al-Shaalan ...

Chinese, the most commonly spoken language in the world, is challenging to master. Rather than an alphabet, Chinese has thousands of characters. On top of that, the language is tonal, so how you speak ...

Russian children practice Chinese calligraphy during a cultural exchange event in Moscow on April 20, International Chinese Language Day. TIAN BING/CHINA NEWS SERVICE Every Sunday, Chinese-language ...

North Korean smugglers are rushing to learn Chinese after losing money in disputes with Chinese partners, a source told Daily ...